Group Photography in Parks

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Burlington's many beautiful parks are the perfect setting for your professional group and wedding photography. The locations below offer permitted times for group photography sessions.

How do I request a photography permit?

Group photography permit can be made starting in January for the upcoming season (May through October) on a first-come first-serve basis. Permits are limited to a group of up to a maximum of 30 people and provide for a 90-minute block of time (including arrival, photographs and departure from the park area).

Request a Photography Permit

This permitting applies specifically to non-commercial photography (weddings, professional family photo sessions and/or similar type of group photo session) in outside park spaces. It does not include large scale commercial photography sessions and/or filming, special event permits, ceremonies and/or advertising/sponsorship programs.

In-person reservations are available at:

Tansley Woods Community Centre
Brant Hills Community Centre
Burlington Senior' Centre
Appleby Ice Centre

Find out the customer service hours for in-person reservation: burlington.ca/servicehours

Group Photography Locations

Park

Details

Location

Spencer Smith Park

Image of Spencer Smith Park Cherry Trees

Photography at Spencer Smith Park will not be available in 2017 due to a scheduled major construction.

1400 Lakeshore Rd.

Burlington, Ont.

Paletta Lakefront Park

Image of Paletta Lakefront Park

Take a step back in time to experience the majesty of this estate and mansion, circa 1930. The park is divided into two very distinct areas: the estate lands, which are formal and landscaped, and the valley walls and flood plain of Shore Acres Creek, which are in a natural state. The park features two suspended iron bridges, floral gardens, nature trails and the waterfront. Bookings available Monday through Thursday for specific areas within the park, including:

Paletta north bridge
Paletta waterfront beach area

Note: Paletta Park south bridge is closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions.

4250 Lakeshore Rd.

Burlington, Ont.

Hidden Valley Park

Image of Hidden Valley Park creek

Tucked away in a valley in the Aldershot community, Hidden Valley Park offers a beautiful backdrop of greenery for your group photography session. Permits are not restricted to a specific space. You can move about the park to select a location for the perfect photo opportunity. The park features nature trails, a stream and mature trees.

Note: The bridge is not accessible due to construction.

1137 Hidden Valley Rd.

Burlington, Ont.

Lowville Park

Image of Lowville Park School House

Travel north on Guelph Line to the Lowville community and this beautiful rural park where you'll be transported back in time. Permits are not restricted to a specific space and you can move about the park to select the perfect location for you photography session. The park features:

Bronte Creek
nature trails
dense vegetation
suspended iron bridge
an old stone one room schoolhouse

6207 Guelph Line

Burlington, Ont.

LaSalle Park

Image of LaSalle Park Trail

Situated on Burlington's lakefront in the Aldershot community, LaSalle Park offers and a variety of picturesque areas for your group photography session including the waterfront area, trails and open green space. Please note that the pavilion area is not available to permit for group photography sessions and permits are restricted to a specific space within the park.

50 North Shore Blvd.

Burlington, Ont.

Kerncliff Park

Image of fall colours at Kerncliffe Park

A unique and beautiful park nestled in the Niagara escarpment, Kerncliff Park was a quarry. The natural stone backdrop, wooden bridge through marsh like setting, nature trails and backdrop views of the city and Lake Ontario of this park provide the perfect canvas for your group photography session. Permits are not restricted to a specific space and you can move about the park to select the perfect location for your group photography session.

2198 Kerns Rd.

Burlington, Ont.

Tansley Woods Park

Image of bridge at Tansley Woods Park

Adjacent to Tansely Wood Community Centre, this park offers a quiet and beautiful space that includes a natural wooded area and suspended iron bridge. Permits are not restricted to a specific space and you can move about the park to select the perfect location for your group photography session.

4100 Kilmer Dr.

Burlington, Ont.